Towson University BioBuzz Fall Student Ambassador

Experiential Internship (Unpaid Fall Internship)

Program Duration: 12 Weeks (August 31st, 2026 - November 13th, 2026)

Time Commitment: 8 to 10 hours per week

Location:

Hybrid. Activities include campus-based engagement, virtual collaboration, and required participation in Bio Buzz events and ecosystem activities across the Bio Health Capital Region

Compensation:
Unpaid experiential learning opportunity focused on leadership development, professional exposure, and network building.

The Bio Buzz Bio Catalyst Student Ambassador Program is a leadership and experiential learning program designed to expand awareness of life sciences careers and pathways at the campus level.

The Student Ambassador role is intentionally designed as a peer-driven, low-pressure engagement model that focuses on awareness, inclusion, and accessibility within the life sciences ecosystem. Ambassadors serve as connectors and translators, helping students understand that careers in life sciences extend beyond traditional laboratory roles and exist across a wide range of functional areas, including business, communications, marketing, finance, data, policy, and operations.

Ambassadors play a critical role in shaping how students perceive and engage with the life sciences industry. By using student-centered language and informal engagement approaches, Ambassadors help reduce barriers, challenge misconceptions, and create approachable entry points into the ecosystem.

As members of the inaugural Bio Catalyst cohort, Student Ambassadors will play a foundational role in helping build, refine, and strengthen this program. Ambassadors will have the opportunity to provide direct input into program development and participate in the selection and onboarding of future Student Ambassador cohorts.

The Student Ambassador role directly supports Bio Buzz Bio Catalyst's mission to build a more inclusive, informed, and accessible life sciences workforce pipeline by meeting students where they are and creating pathways for exploration and connection.

The Bio Catalyst Student Ambassador Program is designed to:

• Expand awareness of life sciences careers across diverse student populations and academic backgrounds
• Reinforce that the life sciences ecosystem includes a broad range of roles beyond traditional scientific positions
• Reduce perceived barriers, intimidation, and exclusivity associated with entering the life sciences industry
• Create accessible, peer-led opportunities for students to explore career pathways
• Build trust between students and the life sciences ecosystem through authentic, relatable engagement
• Generate insight into student perspectives, interests, and challenges to inform Bio Buzz programming

Student Ambassadors will contribute to Bio Buzz Bio Catalyst initiatives through several key areas of engagement:

• Campus Awareness & Peer Engagement

Student Ambassadors will serve as visible, approachable representatives of the life sciences ecosystem within their campus communities. This includes engaging in informal, peer-to-peer conversations, sharing resources, and introducing students to life sciences opportunities in a way that feels accessible and relevant. Ambassadors will focus on reframing life sciences as an inclusive and multidisciplinary field, helping students connect their own interests and skills to potential career pathways.

Student Ambassadors will also contribute to content creation efforts, including developing and sharing social media content that highlights life sciences careers, Bio Buzz initiatives, and relevant ecosystem opportunities in a way that resonates with student audiences. This includes creating content that supports workforce readiness, such as resume development guidance, Linked In optimization tips, interview preparation, and professional presence, including how to navigate expectations such as dress and communication in professional settings.

Ambassadors will also help develop and communicate strategic, student-friendly roadmaps into the workforce, supporting both life sciences and non-life sciences backgrounds in understanding how to navigate and enter the industry

• Small-Scale Campus Activation

Student Ambassadors will facilitate low-lift, informal campus engagements designed to spark curiosity and conversation around life sciences careers. These engagements may include small group discussions, coffee chats, study-break conversations, panel discussions with industry leaders, or informal information sessions.

These activities are intentionally designed to be small in scale, flexible in format, and focused on exploration rather than recruitment. Ambassadors will create environments where students feel comfortable asking questions, expressing uncertainty, and exploring new ideas without pressure or expectation.

• Event Participation & Ecosystem Engagement

Student Ambassadors are expected to actively participate in Bio Buzz events, panels, and ecosystem programming. In these settings,…